Steven Spielberg feels 'fascinated with things that cannot be explained' Steven Spielberg has opened up about his long-term fascination with the prospect of alien life. 9 February 2026 Steven Spielberg is convinced "there is life off this planet". Steven Spielberg believes in aliens The 79-year-old director has helmed a new UFO movie called Disclosure Day, and Spielberg has opened up about his own long-term fascination with the prospect of there being alien life.